Treaty Of Versailles Flashcards
(28 cards)
What year was the Treaty of Versailles signed?
1919
True or False: The Treaty of Versailles placed full blame for World War I on Germany.
True
Fill in the blank: The Treaty of Versailles led to significant _______ in Germany, including territorial losses.
territorial changes
What was one of the major military restrictions imposed on Germany by the Treaty of Versailles?
The German army was limited to 100,000 troops.
Multiple Choice: Which territory was NOT taken from Germany as a result of the Treaty of Versailles? A) Alsace-Lorraine B) Sudetenland C) Saar Basin D) Danzig
B) Sudetenland
What was the economic consequence of the Treaty of Versailles for Germany?
Germany was required to pay reparations amounting to 132 billion gold marks.
Short Answer: What was the political impact of the Treaty of Versailles on the Weimar Republic?
It led to widespread resentment and instability, weakening the government.
True or False: The Treaty of Versailles created the League of Nations.
True
Fill in the blank: The Weimar Republic was established in _______ after World War I.
1919
What was the primary reason for the public’s discontent with the Weimar Republic?
Many Germans viewed the government as weak and a traitor for accepting the Treaty of Versailles.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following was a direct result of the Treaty of Versailles? A) Rise of Nazi Party B) Formation of the Soviet Union C) Establishment of the United Nations D) None of the above
A) Rise of Nazi Party
True or False: The Treaty of Versailles was accepted without any opposition in Germany.
False
What was the ‘War Guilt Clause’ in the Treaty of Versailles?
Article 231, which assigned blame for the war solely to Germany.
Fill in the blank: The Treaty of Versailles restricted Germany from having a _______.
navy
Short Answer: How did the Treaty of Versailles contribute to hyperinflation in Germany?
The reparations payments strained the economy, leading to excessive printing of money.
Multiple Choice: Which region was demilitarized as a result of the Treaty of Versailles? A) Rhineland B) Bavaria C) Prussia D) Saxony
A) Rhineland
What impact did the Treaty of Versailles have on Germany’s colonies?
Germany lost all its overseas colonies.
True or False: The Treaty of Versailles was intended to ensure lasting peace in Europe.
True
Fill in the blank: The Weimar Republic faced numerous _______ challenges due to the Treaty of Versailles.
political
Short Answer: What was one social consequence of the Treaty of Versailles in Germany?
Increased nationalism and resentment among the German population.
Multiple Choice: Which political party gained support in Germany largely due to opposition to the Treaty of Versailles? A) Social Democrats B) Communist Party C) National Socialist German Workers’ Party D) Centre Party
C) National Socialist German Workers’ Party
What role did the Treaty of Versailles play in the rise of Adolf Hitler?
Hitler used the resentment against the Treaty to gain support for the Nazi Party.
True or False: The Treaty of Versailles was ratified by the United States.
False
Fill in the blank: The Treaty of Versailles is often seen as a factor leading to World War _______.
II
